My Father-In-Law Mickey'S Famous Turkey Vegetable Soup

• 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey (white or dark)
• Diced Vegetables in your desired amounts
• (feel free to add what you like) I used
• carrot
• celery
• onion
• potato
• tomatoes (canned or fresh, I used one can petite diced)
• turkey broth or stock
• 1/4-1/2 tsp each
• dried thyme
• dried basil
• dried oregano
• dried marjoram
• garlic powder
• cumin
• Worcestershire sauce
• bay leaf (He uses 3, I thought that was too many, so I used 1)
• salt, and to taste or pepper, to taste
• cooked rice (we prefer orzo) or cooked orzo pasta (we prefer orzo)
• grated parmesan cheese

1. In a large soup pot, brown the ground turkey in a little bit of olive oil so it doesn't stick and break it up into small pieces.
2. Add diced onion, cook until it starts to soften a bit.
3. Add in desired amount of broth. (I used approx 24 cups! It was a big batch!).
4. Next, add your vegetables. If using potatoes, I recommend adding them in last, after the celery and carrot start to soften a bit.
5. Then add to taste, your herbs and seasonings.
6. Cook until all the vegetables are tender.
7. May cook covered or uncovered. If uncovered, it will reduce a bit and the flavors will intensify more.
8. Serve over warm cooked rice or orzo, a sprinkle or two of parmesan cheese and a dash of hot sauce and enjoy!

ground turkey, vegetables, carrot, celery, onion, potato, tomatoes, turkey broth, thyme, basil, oregano, marjoram, garlic, cumin, worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, salt, rice, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/my-father-in-law-mickeys-famous-turkey-vegetable-soup-510759 (may not work)